Key Theme: Doubt doesn’t have to take you out—it can become the catalyst for deeper faith, greater courage, and God-empowered purpose when you choose to step out in obedience, even when you don’t feel ready.
Key Scriptures: Judges 6–7, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 2, Romans 8, Matthew 17:20
Description: Have you ever felt like doubt is keeping you stuck—holding you back from becoming who God has called you to be? Maybe you’ve questioned your qualifications, your calling, or even God’s presence in the middle of your struggles. If so, you’re not alone. In fact, you’re in good company. In the opening message of our new series, Don’t Let Doubt Take You Out, we look at one of the Bible’s most relatable characters: Gideon. His story in Judges 6–7 shows us what it looks like to wrestle with fear and insecurity while still taking bold steps of faith.
Gideon wasn’t a warrior when God found him—he was hiding in a hole, paralyzed by fear. Yet, God called him a “mighty warrior.” That divine perspective challenges us to rethink how we see ourselves. While Gideon saw weakness, God saw potential. And that shift in perspective is everything. As we dig into this passage, we begin to see how even the smallest step forward in faith—mustard seed faith, as Jesus calls it in Matthew 17:20—can lead to powerful transformation. Faith isn’t the absence of doubt; it’s moving forward in spite of it.
This message also reminds us that identity in Christ changes everything. According to 2 Corinthians 5:17, we are new creations. Ephesians 2 calls us members of God’s family, and Romans 8 affirms we are more than conquerors. These truths reframe our view of ourselves and our circumstances. When we lean into who God says we are, not only are we empowered to stand against the lies of fear and failure, but we are also positioned to impact others—just as Gideon’s faith led to national freedom.
Whether you’re facing personal insecurity, overwhelming odds, or the voice of doubt in your mind, this message is for you. God isn’t waiting for you to have it all together; He’s ready to meet you right where you are and call you forward. Don’t let doubt take you out—let it drive you deeper into dependence on God and forward into your purpose.
This Message Dives into:
Everyone wrestles with doubt – Doubt is a universal struggle that can either hold us back or become a pathway to deeper faith and growth.
God calls us by our true identity – Like Gideon, we may feel unqualified, but God sees who we truly are and calls us to rise above fear and insecurity.
Faith doesn’t have to be big to be powerful – Even mustard seed-sized faith can move mountains when it’s placed in God.
Obedience matters more than certainty – Gideon’s story shows that stepping out in faith, even with lingering doubts, leads to transformation.
Your faith impacts more than just you – When you step into your calling, it influences not only your life but also those around you.
